TOWN STREET, WF13 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2HG

TOWN STREET, WF13 2HG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.98 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF13 postcode area, which has experienced 507 crimes and a crime rate of 17.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF13 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2HG, encompassing approximately 1459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF13 2HG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Tolson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Rockhouse Drive with total crimes: 4

TOWN STREET, WF13 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.98-26.32%
Public order69.590.00%
Other theft54.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43300.00%
Shoplifting32.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.04-32.14%
Public order613.02-33.33%
Other theft44.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74300.00%
Vehicle crime32.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-50.00%
Other crime10.69-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2834.9564.71%
Public order919.19200.00%
Other crime46.17100.00%
Other theft22.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Drugs21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.3530.77%
Anti-social behaviour511.65400.00%
Vehicle crime33.43-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Public order32.06200.00%
Drugs22.06100.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Other theft11.37-75.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.35-18.75%
Vehicle crime108.91400.00%
Other theft46.850.00%
Burglary42.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-25.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.67433.33%
Other theft410.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.74100.00%
Public order22.74100.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft413.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.96-10.00%
Vehicle crime46.17-60.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.0442.86%
Vehicle crime106.85900.00%
Other crime56.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43100.00%
Public order32.74200.00%
Other theft32.06-25.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.96-58.82%
Other theft44.80-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.74-71.43%
Other crime11.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.460.00%
Other theft711.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.80600.00%
Other crime34.80200.00%
Public order32.06200.00%
Drugs22.06100.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.560.00%
Other theft511.650.00%
Possession of weapons13.430.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202419
June 202428
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 2HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tolson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rockhouse Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Salter Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hyrst Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jack Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Textile Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Wickets
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Wilson Wood Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Carlisle Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rotary Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Stonehyrst Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1